MP:first death linked to Delta Plus variant records in Ujjain

In Madhya Pradesh, the first Covid death linked to the Delta Plus variant has been reported in Ujjain.According to information Genome sequencing of samples taken from a deceased Covid patient in Ujjain revealed that she had contracted the Delta Plus variant of the virus. In Mp a total of 5 Delta variant have been reported. Three of those cases were reported from Bhopal and the remaining from Ujjain. Out of the five Covid patients in MP who contracted the Delta Plus variant, four have recovered while one woman succumbed to the virus.

The Covid victim who contracted the Delta Plus variant in Ujjain died on May 23, It is said that her husband had tested positive for Covid-19 before the woman. Officials also found that the husband had received both doses of the vaccine while the woman was yet to receive the jab. A media report quoting the state madical education minister Vishwash Sarang said the government is monitoring the situation. Contact tracing has been done for those patients who were found positive for the Delta Plus variant and the reports of their contacts are negative. The government has asked all hospitals to remain alert. We are carrying out testing and genome sequencing on a massive scale to ensure that cases are identified without any delay, minister Sarang said.